Other AE Systems J. Mitchell for AE210

Definition of a System What is a “System” in Other Courses How does that apply to AE Our Definition

Systems So Far StructureHVAC Fire Protection Architecture –A little More Below

Architecture – Why a “System” It has a purpose. –What? It has components (subsystems). –Which? They work together. –How

Other Building Systems We’ll Encounter Acoustics –Next Week Lighting & Power –Next Week How we build things –Later in Term

What Other Building Systems? Site –Brief view today Plumbing Telecommunications Transportation –More today

Site The building Surroundings ParkingGradingLandscape Exterior Lighting Security

Plumbing What it Does –Supply water Usually it’s assumed “potable” – not necessarily –Remove Water From plumbing fixtures –Sanitary Waste From roof & site –Storm Waste

Plumbing Engineering What Kinds of Engineering for Plumbing –Routine Work Pipe sizing Hot Water supply sizing –Challenging Work Special systems –Hospital gasses, hazardous wastes etc. Site Work –Dealing with water runoff, retention etc.

Telecommunications Buildings are becoming increasingly electronic Must supply what it needs –Power –Wire runs –Electromagnetic Properties

Transportation Systems Usually Specialized, but important Will look at an example via Excel spreadsheet –Transportation Calculations.xls